Asia's extreme April heat worsened by climate change, scientists say
REUTERSHeat mirage is visible on an expressway as vehicles move during a countrywide heat wave in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Apr 21, 2024. REUTERSExtreme temperatures throughout Asia last month were made worse - and more likely - as a result of human-driven climate change, a team of international scientists said on Wednesday. Parts of the Middle East saw record-breaking temperatures over April 24-26, with Tel Aviv hitting 40.7C. Extreme temperatures in western Asia were made five times more likely by climate change, the report estimated. Temperatures around India's Kolkata in late April reached 46C, 10C higher than the seasonal average, with climate change making extreme temperatures throughout South Asia around 45 times more likely, the report added.
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May 15, 2024 06:02 UTC
Court convicts prominent German far-right politician Björn Höcke for using a Nazi slogan, imposes a fine
Corsicana, TX (75110)TodaySun and clouds mixed. High around 90F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph..TonightMostly cloudy skies this evening will become partly cloudy after midnight. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
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May 15, 2024 05:37 UTC
School board candidate Jenise Cicirello letter to Wellsville School District voters
I note that the current board has 5 men and 2 women representing our children. Balancing out the board with both moms and dads of current students will only benefit our children. The municipal portion of my job was similar to the school’s District Clerk in that I prepared Public Hearing Notices, Propositions, Resolutions, Advertisements for Bids, Board Agendas and Local Laws. When I relocated to Wellsville, I worked for Wellsville Central School and was tasked with duties in the District Office, Bus Garage and High School Office. During my tenure, I learned the inner workings of the District Office and became familiar with our school’s policies and procedures.
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May 15, 2024 04:34 UTC
Orangemen baseball season ends at state
OMAHA -- The Beatrice baseball season came to an end Monday with a 3-2 loss to Lincoln Northwest in an elimination game at Papillion-LaVista South. Austin Baldwin pitched four innings, giving up no runs on two hits while striking out five and walking none. Waverly jumped out to a 5-0 lead early with two runs in the first inning and three more runs in the second inning. Trevin Lang pitched 3.2 innings, giving up three earned runs on three hits while striking out four and walking three. Gage Wolter pitched 1.1 innings, giving up no runs on no hits while striking out one and walking one.
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May 15, 2024 04:23 UTC
As Wolf Fire concludes, speed limits on Lake Mary Road restored to normal
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May 15, 2024 02:02 UTC
OpenAI demonstrates new model's capability for realistic conversation
From giving advice and analyzing graphs to guiding someone through a math equation and even cracking a joke, the new model of ChatGPT, called GPT-4o, is touted as having real-time responses in natural human tone. As featured on Artificial intelligence to now answer Google searches, raising fears of less link traffic Millions of people this week will start to see summaries generated by AI technology at the top of the search engine's results page.
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May 14, 2024 21:55 UTC
Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter to Plead Not Guilty in Fraud Case
The interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers sensation Shohei Ohtani is set to enter a not guilty plea to charges of bank and tax fraud. Despite last week's agreement to plead guilty in a related gambling scandal, wherein he's accused of embezzling nearly $17 million from Ohtani for illegal betting, the interpreter maintains his innocence in the current proceedings. The anticipated plea is considered a routine part of the legal process and does not negate his prior admission of guilt in the gambling case. The situation remains complex, as the interpreter navigates through the legal ramifications of his alleged involvement in financial crimes. As featured on Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, pleads not guilty as a formality LOS ANGELES — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, a formality ahead of a plea deal he’s negotiated with federal prosecutors in a wide-ranging sports betting case.
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May 14, 2024 21:08 UTC
Prof. John Siliciano ’75 Appointed As Interim Provost
Newsletter SignupProf. John Siliciano ’75, law, will serve as interim provost effective July 1, according to an email from current Provost Michael Kotlikoff to the Cornell community on Monday, May 13. Kotlikoff will serve as interim president for a two-year term beginning on July 1. While Kotlikoff transitions from serving as provost to interim president, Siliciano will join the administrative ranks as interim provost. Siliciano brings experience with academic and operational efforts, coupled with familiarity with Cornell to the provost position. He has previously served as interim dean and senior vice provost for academic affairs at the Law School and as vice provost of Cornell University.
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May 14, 2024 19:27 UTC
Matt’s Take – Reds break losing streak, but issues continue
While the Cincinnati Reds broke their losing streak finally against the Giants, they followed that win up with a very frustrating loss the following day. As I am writing this, they are hoping to pull off a much-needed series win on Sunday, but there are so many question marks with this roster. Can they find a way to win games when they get behind early? At 40 games into the season, the Reds have a losing record. Fine LineThere is a fine line between being aggressive and making silly mistakes on the pads.
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May 14, 2024 19:12 UTC
‘The Past is Never Dead’ - The Cornell Daily Sun
I am also an Indigenous studies scholar who works on Indigenous critiques of imperialism and settler colonialism as an associate professor in Literatures in English at Cornell. It does not want a vibrant, queer, feminist and grounded Indigenous studies department to exist across colleges and disciplines. To build support for Indigenous studies and Palestinian studies on its campus, Cornell needs to commit to a vision borne from divestment. The students in Cornell encampment have made the necessary connections and understand Palestinian dispossession and North American Indigenous dispossession as foundationally linked. The Cornell Daily Sun is interested in publishing a broad and diverse set of content from the Cornell and greater Ithaca community.
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May 14, 2024 18:47 UTC
Police arrest three members of banned militant outfit
Dhaka Metropolitan Detective Police say they have arrested three members of the banned militant outfit Jama'atul Ansar Fil Hindal Sharqiya, reports bdnews24.com. The police media cell shared the information in a press statement on Monday night but did not provide details about the arrestees or when and where they were arrested. The detective branch of police will provide details in a press briefing on Tuesday. The Bangladesh Army led a mission against the KNF after there were bloody clashes, bank robberies and weapons looting in the hill tracts. A few dozen KNF members were arrested while the authorities warned tourists not to travel to the hills.
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May 14, 2024 18:03 UTC
Govt asks hajj agencies not to take money from pilgrims for Qurbani
Govt asks hajj agencies not to take money from pilgrims for QurbaniDHAKA, May 14, 2024 (BSS) – In order to make the hajj travel hassle-free, the Minister of Religious Affairs has asked all hajj agencies not to take extra money from pilgrims for animals to be sacrificed in Saudi Arabia during the hajj this year. Apart from this, the ministry also issued several other instructions following a meeting with Abdur Rahman Ghyanam, director general of Jeddah Airport Services, Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The officials of Bangladesh hajj offices located in Makkah and Jeddah and owners of the hajj agencies joined the virtual meeting. The pilgrims will perform the Qurbani according to their desire by purchasing the Saudi government bank coupon or through own arrangement. Considering the country’s image, the ministry also asked the hajj agencies not to send zarda cartoons (tobacco products) to Saudi Arabia through the hajj pilgrims.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
May 14, 2024 17:27 UTC
Gaza war: Indian working with UN killed as vehicle comes under attack in Rafah | Oneindia
An Indian UN worker lost his life in Gaza after a targeted attack on a UN vehicle in Rafah, marking the first international casualty in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The incident highlights the risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack, emphasising the need to protect humanitarian workers. Indian UN representative Ruchira Kamboj condemned civilian casualties and emphasised adherence to international law. #GazaWar #UNWorkerKilled #RafahAttack #UNVehicleAttack #UNSecurity #IsraelGazaWar #UN #DSSWorker #ConflictZone #HumanitarianSafety ~PR.152~ED.155~GR.124~HT.96~As featured on Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession as a potentially even larger catastrophe unfolds in Gaza Palestinians on Wednesday will mark the 76th year of their mass expulsion from what is now Israel, an event that is at the core of their national struggle.
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May 14, 2024 16:31 UTC
Class teaches students how to create fruit, vegetable table
Lady Lake, FL (32159)TodayPartly cloudy with late night showers or thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%..TonightPartly cloudy with late night showers or thunderstorms. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
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May 14, 2024 16:09 UTC
Couple jailed for life for killing child domestic help in Dhaka
They beat the 11-year-old girl with iron rods and sticks inside a locked roomA Dhaka court has sentenced a couple to life in prison for killing their child domestic aide in Kamalapur more than 18 years ago. Nazrul Islam and his wife Rabeya Akhter, both railway workers, were found guilty and fined Tk 20,000 each. According to the case details, Shilpi Begum, 11, worked at Nazrul's home on Kabi Jasim Uddin Road in North Kamalapur. Talking to the people around, she learned that Nazrul and his wife had assaulted Shilpi with iron rods and sticks within a locked room. “I had requested the court to summon key individuals related to the case for testimony, but the request was denied."
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May 14, 2024 15:46 UTC